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International College at Robert Gordon UniversityPROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONEngineeringPre-Masters in Engineering (Engineering systems)Pre-Masters in Engineering (Oil and Gas)VersionSCQF 10Current VersionPrior Version/s1.1February 2018PATHWAY/sPathway TypePathway AreasPathways/sUniversity SITS Code/sCollege NavigateCode/sPathway ProvisionAwarding UniversityAwards by ege: SCQF Level/sUniversity: SCQF Level/sRobert Gordon UniversityDegree awards1011SCQF Award LevelMSc Drilling and Well Engineering*11MSc Oil and Gas Engineering*11MSc Petroleum Production Engineering*11MSc Solar Energy Systems**11* Pre- masters in Engineering (Oil and Gas): ILS005 ILSC PG1006 Maths for Engineering and SciencesPG 1008 Introduction to Oil and Gas** Pre-masters in Engineering (Engineering Systems): ILSC005 ILSC PG 1006 Maths for Engineering and Sciences PG1007 Engineering SystemsExit pathway awards to be named as follows: College StatusCollege Location-Pre-Masters in Engineering (Drilling and Well Engineering)Pre-Masters in Engineering (Oil and Gas Engineering)Pre-Masters in Engineering (Petroleum Production Engineering)Pre-Masters in Engineering (Solar Energy Systems)Affiliate CollegeGarthdee Road, Aberdeen
University LocationUniversity School/sRationaleGarthdee Road, AberdeenSchool of EngineeringThe partnership between the College and Robert Gordon University facilitates the acquisition of anPostgraduate degree by international students who, because of their previous educationalexperience, are not normally able to gain direct access to the University’s degree courses. Thepathway has therefore been developed to deliver the following:1.Ensure that international students have a dedicated period of time, in a familial and safesetting, to adjust to and acquire the skills to prepare for further studies within a westernlearning environment.2. To satisfy the University’s quality protocols, which in turn are directed by the QAA SubjectBenchmark requirements, for articulation purposes.3. Facilitate access to a pathway leading to a University degree award.4. Protect the entry tariff of the University to its degree courses and ensure that the Universitydoes not need to lower its entry tariff in order to increase its international studentpopulation.5. Widen access and participation in higher education in line with theUniversity’s internationalisation agenda.6. Commit to the provision of best practice customer service and student experience forinternational students.7. Facilitate effective and efficient, low risk public/private partnership in line with theUniversity’s strategic mission and vision.8. Enhance the global reach of the University into previously untapped markets andmarket segments.9. Add resource, human and financial, to the University’s marketing process.10. Facilitate access to a global recruitment process.11. Assist in the diversification of the student body.12. Make available the benefits derived from access to Navitas’ global reach andcorporate marketing arm.Educational AimsThe programme, Pre-Masters in Engineering, has been devised in accordance with Navitas UK generaleducational aims along with those formulated for the College, see CPR QS9, and the nominatedoutcomes desired by RGU School of Engineering, to impart a high quality of education in the disciplinesrequired.The educational aims of the programme are to:1. Prepare students, who would not normally be considered qualified, to an appropriate standard forentry into the RGU Engineering Master’s degree courses direct at SCQF Level 11.2. To offer each individual an educational pathway that augments opportunities for professionalemployment and development in Engineering and related subject areas at both a national andinternational level.3. Develop in students a fundamental knowledge that can demonstrate an understanding of theskills and appropriate techniques that can be applied to a variety of engineering problems, so asto support their transfer into SCQF Level 11 of the prescribed degree schemes.4. Develop an appreciation and desire to learn based on competent intellectual and practical skillsbuilding to a set of transferable skills that will support them in all aspects of their future academicstudies/careers and assist informed decision making.5. Ensure that students have attained the prescribed level of inter-disciplinary language competencedescribed as Level B2 ‘Independent User’ by the Council of Europe, see Common EuropeanFramework of Reference for languages: Learning, teaching assessment 2001, Council of Europe,CUP, Cambridge, p. 24, Table 1. Common Reference Levels: global scale.6. Ensure that students have attained the prescribed level of inter-disciplinary language competenceto a minimum pass mark of in the ACL accredited module Interactive Learning Skills andCommunication, and therein a minimum 6.5 IELTS equivalent.PROGRAMMETitleSCQFCredit PointsDuration of StudyWeeks of StudyMode of StudyPre-Masters in Engineering1060One (1) semesterTen (10) weeksFull-time
Mode of DeliveryNotional HoursContact HoursDirected Study HoursSelf-directed Study HoursDelivery ModelLanguage of DeliveryLearning OutcomesFace to Face600180120300Standard Delivery Model (SDM)DeliveryEnglishAssessmentEnglishCouncil of EuropeCommon language reference level B2 Independent UserACL AccreditationInteractive Learning Skills and CommunicationGeneric:All modules have a set of Generic Learning Outcomes (LOs) attached to them, see relevant ModuleDescriptors (MDs). These provide a basic set of core transferable skills that can be employed as a basisto further study and life-long learning. They are delivered using an interdisciplinary and progressiveapproach underpinned by the relevant Interactive Learning Skills and Communication (ILSC) module,to build these core skills within the context of subject-specific learning. Incorporated in these core skillsare the key themes of relationship-management, time-management, professional communication,technological and numerical understanding and competency.Specific:Module-based LOs are described as Specific LOs and combine to make up the Intended LOs of theprogramme/stage of study.Intended:Each programme/stage of study incorporates a set of Intended LOs to define the wider academic-basedknowledge and skills acquisition. These key areas are described and tabled below:AKnowledge and Understanding1Define and critically assess arguments and evidence from a range of academic sources2Recall and explain approaches to effective critical reading at postgraduate level3Apply a full range of research methodologies and research methods for postgraduate level study.45Demonstrate techniques and forms of effective and clear communication expressed in a variety ofacademic and professional settings in accordance with Level B2 ‘Independent User’ as described bythe Council of Europe, see benchmarking documentation of this document for reference.Apply the ethics of research and the process of undertaking research1112Describe basic electrical theory, methods of electrical power generation and equipment utilised in theproduction of electrical power generation.Understand fundamental geological concepts that will allow students to explain how hydrocarbonaccumulations occur and how different reservoirs are formedProvide an understanding of the physical and chemical nature of oil and gas and its use.Display a basic understanding of the roles of and within governments and companies concerning theupstream petroleum industryHave acquired the fundamental specialist vocabulary that will allow them to successfully communicatethese concepts with industry participantsGain a general understanding of well construction and production processesBe capable of describing key systems and components of drilling and production facilitiesBCognitive/Intellectual Skills6789101Ability to distinguish between a ‘good’ and a ‘poor’ argument and justify conclusions usingappropriate terminology2Ability to define and explain bias3Ability to plan and construct an effective argument
4567Teaching Methodsand StrategiesAbility to understand and evaluate the credibility of various types of evidence, inclusive of qualitativeand quantitative approachesAbility to select, synthesise and critically assess information from a variety of written sources to reachinformed conclusionsMake full use of library and e-learning search (catalogue and bibliographic) resources.Ability to effectively retain and communicate knowledge and understanding of topics covered in themodule in a comprehensive manner under timed conditions without re-course to learning aids.8Demonstrate a critical approach to knowledge commensurate with postgraduate level study.9Formulate and test subject-specific statements, hypotheses and arguments.10Apply basic research techniques to sourcing and selecting appropriate data and literature1617181920Carry out basic operations on complex numbers and calculate their powers and roots.Perform calculations using the vector differential operators grad, div and curl and apply these toproblems in engineering.Solve first and second order ordinary differential equations by algebraic methods and apply Laplacetransform methods to problems involving simple linear systems.Derive and apply solutions of partial differential equations by separation of variables and Fourier series.Calculate and understand simple descriptive and summary statistics, and apply elementary probabilitytheory to problems in engineering.Analyse the performance of wide range of energy systems and apply basic optimisation toolsEvaluate the fundamentals of energy conversionEvaluate techniques and procedures used in thermal processes and heat generationEvaluate the energy efficiency of electric drives and inverter-motor interactionsCompare the performance of different energy storage technologiesCPractical Skills1Develop organisational skills for deadline submission.11121314152Proficiently use techniques and technology in the collation, interpretation and presentation of data inoral and written formats.3Source, read, assimilate, evaluate, utilise and reference any literature relevant to the topic.DTransferable Skills1234Practice and illustrate the importance of self-study and reliance; this involves cultivating anddeveloping a responsibility within each student to take cognizance for their own learning, initiative,effective time-management and self-discipline within the academic and professional environments.Apply basic research and referencing techniques to all aspects of study, information collation,information presentation and formulation of academic opinion.Select, read, digest, summarise and synthesise information material in a variety of forms, bothqualitative and quantitative (text, numerical data and diagrammatic) and in an appropriate manner toidentify and determine key facts/themes, relevancy and assessment of problems and identificationand implementation of solutions.Ability to arrange and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, qualitative andquantitative information.Acquisition of Intended LOs is via a combination of small group lectures, small group-based tutorialsand labs, and individual work and summative examination.Additional support is provided through the provision of small peer-led tutorial group work and ofindividual tutorial support. College module-specific subject specialists will deliver modules.Students will be closely monitored and appraised according to College policies and regulations (CPRs).
Students will be encouraged to interface regularly with noted platforms in College, Robert GordonUniversity library and independent environments, to develop an understanding of the use of differente-learning facilities for research.Students are encouraged throughout the stage of study to undertake independent study both tosupplement and consolidate what is being taught/learned and to broaden their individual knowledgeand understanding of the subject.Communication skills are central to all teaching, class/lab-based learning and self-directed study; theseare tested throughout all assessment practices. Students are encouraged to explore and developvariety of communication skills, underpinned by the ILSC module.There is a combination of formative assessment at the end of key assignments / projects throughregular and periodic progress reviews. Assessments will encompass production of portfolios,summative (closed-book) examinations and summative coursework along with written assignments,in-course assessments/tests, computer-based coursework and tests, project reports, presentations andpractical assessments.AssessmentsFeedback is given to all students on work produced and, where appropriate, confirmed in individualappraisal events associated with modules and specifically ILSC. Additional interviews are made with thetutor and/or the College academic services to evaluate and discuss any emerging learning issues andtherein students options.Summary:The programme is compliant with both the generic assessment regulations of Navitas UP Europe andthose of the College, see CPR QS9.Each module within the programme/stage of study has an associated Module Descriptor (MD) whichwill be provided to students at the beginning of their studies. These documents offer genericinformation on the Aims and Specific LOs of the subject/s under study, basic references and notionalcontact requirements. They also include topics/subject areas of study and outlines of the assessmentevents.In-course written, reading, listening and oral assessment is built in to all modules through generalinteraction between tutors and students, student peer review and small group tutorials or individualtutorials/appraisals. Modes of assessment include essay/report writing, oral presentation (group orindividual, and poster), portfolio, and e-based, in-class exercises/tests.All written assessments must follow certain criteria in style and submission as noted in the relevantModule Documents and Student Guides. This form of assessment is considered fundamental to astudent’s ability to communicate ideas and evidence with clarity, relevance and logic in a planned andorganised manner. Plain writing style, syntax and grammar are core skills that can be enhanced tosupport the maturing of individual students’ composition and thus academic proficiency.Oral presentations, whether part of formal or informal assessment practice, are encouraged within allmodules as they promote, among others, transferable skills and can identify those students who maybe plagiarising material. It is advised, however, that they should not make up more than 60% of thefinal module mark unless as part of the learning rationale. Oral group presentations should ideallycontain no more than five (5) students, unless specific reasoning is applied. Each member, irrespectiveof their role, should be awarded the same mark unless where obvious differentiation arises, formanagement of this process see CPR QS9. This form of expression should not be allocated more thanfifty (50) minutes per group, with less than a 30% weighting. Time limits must be upheld by tutors soas to ensure all students have the same opportunity to perform. Furthermore, tutors ought to notifystudents as to the materials available to them before preparation takes place.Final summative examination normally adheres to closed-book, invigilated, timed conditions and takesplace during allocated exam periods of a programme. It represents a more abstract measure of astudent’s achievement of the Specific LOs associated with a module. It is utilised as a key measure ofquality in teaching standards.
Successful completion of a module is based on attaining the required overall pass grade prescribed.The assessment mode for a given module is based on the desired Specific LOs, their expressions can befound in the relevant MD.Where a student has a special need or disability, appropriate steps must be taken by the College,academic staff and/or internal/external invigilators to ensure that the need is recognised and a justifiedoutcome identified, see CPR QS9.Students must pass all modules at the prescribed grade in order to progress to the next stage of theireducational continuum.ModerationSee CPR QS9 – moderation is applied to each main assessment of a module; the main assessment isthat with the highest weighting; moderation is inclusive of the instruments of assessment and scripts;scripts are moderated from a 30% sample taken from the highest, lowest and borderline percentiles.Progression CriteriaSee CPR QS9 – summary: minimum overall pass mark of 60% to be achieved in each module with aminimum pass mark of 35% in assessments weighted 30% or over of a module assessment regime; withthe exception of the ILSC module which requires a minimum pass mark of 65% overall, as well as inspecified assessment events.Failure to ProgressSee CPR QS9 – summary: where a student fails a module assessment, they have the opportunity to resit that assessment; if the student fails the re-sit assessment then they are deemed to have failed themodule; on failure of the module a student may re-take the entire module, at full cost; failure of astudent to meet the Progression Criteria on the re-take of a module will result in referral to the CollegeLearning and Teaching Board for a student management decision. The University will not be incumbentto progress students who fail.AssociatedDocumentationModule Descriptors (MDs) as follows: MD/PG1006; MD/PG1007; MD/PG1008; MD/ILS005Associated teaching aids for a module as requiredAssociated Student HandbookCollege Policies and Regulations (CPRs)Academics (tutors) – with appropriate qualifications, experience and abilities.Guest speakers – relevant industries as requested by the College.Human ResourceLectures/classes and small group tutorials are held in the ICRGU class rooms, seminar rooms anddedicated IT laboratories; students are encouraged to use RGU’s library and e-learning facilities for selfdirected study; students are encouraged to use their private IT facilities where possible; field-trips willbe taken as required.Built EnvironmentCollege Moodle and University Moodle; LibraryE-learningRGU libraryProgrammeFrameworkPre-Masters in EngineeringCore ModulesContactCollegeModule NameHrs/WeekModuleCodeOne ditPointsPassMark%Interactive Learning Skills and3065CommunicationMaths for Engineering and Sciences1560Engineering Systems1560Or dependant on pathwayIntroduction to Oil and Gas156060 credit pointsExam%Coursework%-10010050505050The Pre-Masters in Engineering programme is delivered by ICRGU on the Garthdee Campus of RobertGordon University. This scenario seeks to provide the necessary resources to ensure that all studentsenrolled with ICRGU are afforded an educational experience that not only provides assimilation intocampus and student life but is aligned with the standards and protocols of the University experience.
The programme operates under and according to the general compliance structures determined by theAcademic Registry Navitas UP Europe. This Office has oversight of all Navitas programmes operating inthe UK and Europe. Any changes to a programme must be submitted via the normal Navitas processesthrough the Academic Registry.The general operational management of the programme lies with ICRGU’s academic services whichassumes overall responsibility for the administrative and implementation functions.The ICRGU College Principal/Director or nominee, is responsible for the day-to-day management of theprogramme inclusive of attendance monitoring.ICRGU provides additional tutorial support to any student who may require it, to the amount of two (2)extra contact hours per week per enrolled student.The various academic module lecturers/tutors are responsible for the delivery and initial assessmentof modules whilst appraisal of delivery and programme
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